ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Ones, Tens, & Hundreds | Place Value for Kids | Khan Academy Kids
Have you ever looked up at the clouds and imagined seeing numbers? It’s a fun way to learn about numbers and their places! Let’s explore how we can find hundreds, tens, and ones in a number.
When we look at a number, each digit has a special place. These places help us understand the value of the number. Let’s break it down:
The first digit we see is in the hundreds place. This tells us how many groups of 100 are in the number. For example, if the digit is 2, it means there are two groups of 100.
Next, we have the digit in the tens place. This shows us how many groups of 10 are in the number. If the digit is 1, it means there is one group of 10.
Finally, the last digit is in the ones place. This tells us how many single units are in the number. If the digit is 4, it means there are four ones.
So, if we see a number like 214 in the clouds, we can understand it as:
Isn’t it amazing how numbers can be so beautiful and fun to learn about? Next time you look at the clouds, try to find some numbers and see what they tell you!
Cloud Number Hunt: Go outside on a day when the sky is filled with clouds. Look up and try to find shapes that resemble numbers. Once you spot a number, think about its hundreds, tens, and ones places. For example, if you see a cloud that looks like the number 132, say out loud: “1 group of 100, 3 groups of 10, and 2 ones.” Draw the numbers you find in a notebook and write down their place values.
Build a Number: Use building blocks or LEGO pieces to create numbers. Assign different colors or sizes to represent hundreds, tens, and ones. For example, use large blocks for hundreds, medium blocks for tens, and small blocks for ones. Build a number like 345 and explain to a friend or family member how many hundreds, tens, and ones you used.
Number Place Game: Create a simple game with cards. Write numbers from 100 to 999 on index cards. Shuffle them and pick a card. Read the number aloud and break it down into hundreds, tens, and ones. For instance, if you pick the card with 578, say: “5 groups of 100, 7 groups of 10, and 8 ones.” Challenge yourself to do this with as many cards as you can in a minute!
